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U.S. Energy Department Awards $521 Million in Grants to Expand EV Charging Network

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The U.S. Energy Department has awarded $521 million in grants to expand the network of electric vehicle charging and alternative fueling infrastructure. The grants, funded through the 2021 Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act, or IIJA, are expected to support the deployment of over 9,200 EV charging ports. The selected projects will aim to improve reliability…...

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New England Natural Gas Usage for Electricity Generation Rose During Heatwaves: EIA

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Natural gas usage for electricity generation accounted for 56 percent of New England’s production mix during the June 16-23 heatwave, hitting a high of 61 percent on June 22, according to an Aug. 27 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Natural gas fired power generation averaged 58 percent of the production mix from…...